Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Give Them Wings...

Hi Friends!! As the end of the school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on every year, every day, every moment I've spent with my children (ages 7.5 and 6 respectively) and marveling at how fast the days fly. I brought my youngest for his Kindergarten screening today and while I know he is very ready, I am still having a hard time knowing he'll be in full time school for the first time. Not because I think he can't handle it...it's something I simply can't describe. Just a feeling. Sigh. =) I'm going to miss our time together. But by the same token, both my children move forward with confidence and excitement so that's a sign to me that we're doing something right! Anyway - I was moved by these thoughts to create something for this week's MFT sketch that incorporated wings...pretty symbolic, huh? ;)

I inked the bird onto watercolor paper with Colorbox ink in Black and heat set it with clear embossing powder. I then painted the image using Pearlized Water with Distress Inks in Peacock, Shabby Shutters and Milled Lavender.

My cardstock is all from Bazzill - I get my solid cardstock at my local Michael's and the patterned paper is also from Bazzill - Vintage Marketplace that I just picked up at SSS. It's GORGEOUS!! Total swoon. The ribbon is from The Ribbon Carousel and is totally luscious! I added lots of stitching and tiny pearl groupings scattered here and there for added texture.

I'm a stay at home wife to my darling hubby of almost 19 years. I'm also a homeschooling Mum of 3 small, beautiful, delicious and often sticky children and a gorgeous and sweet pitbull named Katie.
I've always loved art, crafting and photography. I find time every single day to work one or all of these into the mere 24 hours that we have daily. I find it fulfills my soul, my mind and keeps my "zen" in check.